OFF THE SHELF -- Seussville.com

http://www.seussville.com/

Perhaps I should call this installment  "Off the 'Net".  Seussville.com is a delightful site for children and adult Dr. Seuss fans of all ages.  Video clips, music, games, activities, and character sketches provide countless hours of fun on the website.  There is an author study and teacher lesson area, along with a tab for parents.  A visit to Seussville is a jog down memory lane!!!

Level:  all ages.

If I Ran the Rain Forest

If I Ran the Rain Forest: All About Tropical Rain Forests 

by Bonnie Worth , Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator) 

 Random House, 2003

Summary:  Two kids join the Cat-in-the-Hat in a journey through the rain forest, where they learn about the features, plants and animals of a tropical rain forest. 

Lesson:  I sent this book to a teacher who was doing a unit on the rain forest.  The students enjoyed having the "lesson" narrated by a familiar and fun character. 

Level:  1st-4th

If I Ran the Circus

If I Ran the Circus

by Dr. Seuss

Random House Childrens, 1956

Summary:  A young boy elaborates on the wonders and exotic animals he would have in his circus.  A rhyming book.

Lesson:  On Dr. Seuss's birthday, the school held a character parade, so many of the children were dressed up and in a carnival spirit.  I read this during their storytime, and gave each a Dr. Seuss reading sticker.

Level: 1st-4th